Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on April 8

Good evening! Catch up on some of the main headlines on Wednesday, April 8.


Coronavirus: Wuhan reopens major transport links after 2-month lockdown

People at Hankou Railway Station in Wuhan on April 8, 2020. ST PHOTO: ELIZABETH LAW

An estimated 55,000 are set to leave Wuhan by rail on Wednesday, officials said.

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Coronavirus: Internet infrastructure to be upgraded and more free content made available for all

High internet traffic has shifted from the office and commercial spaces to people's homes. PHOTO: ST FILE

The upgrades are expected to ensure consistent network coverage in residential areas, which now have high Internet traffic.

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Each country has different circumstances amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but all fighting the same enemy: PM Lee

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said it has been a very difficult fight, and the number of cases has continued to rise despite the country's efforts. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG

"The battle is far from won. But it can be won, if we fight together. Singapore will do our part," PM Lee said in a video message for the World Health Organisation.

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Coronavirus: All returning travellers to serve stay-home notice at dedicated facilities

All returnees will be transported straight from the airport to the hotels. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

Previously, only those returning from the United States, Britain, Asean countries, India, France and Switzerland had to do so.

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#stayhomewithST: Readers get creative with Covid-19 stay-at-home ideas

From finger painting and cooking to doing stretches with their pets, here are some interesting ideas that caught our eye. PHOTOS: HASHTASHTAG, HOJIMUNCH, FAMILYHONEYMOONSG/INSTAGRAM

From finger painting and cooking to doing stretches with their pets, here are some interesting ideas that caught our eye.

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askST: How effective is a reusable mask and how do I take care of it?

For the general public, the main precaution to take is to stay home and to wear a reusable mask if they have to go out. ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA

How often should you wash your reusable mask? Doctors answer this question and more.

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Coronavirus: New $30m grant launched to speed up local production of eggs, vegetables and fish

In 2019, local farms produced 14 per cent of leafy vegetables consumed here. PHOTO: ST FILE

Fish, leafy vegetables and eggs are the three most commonly consumed food items in Singapore.

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2 teens arrested for allegedly placing juice they drank back on FairPrice supermarket shelf in Covid-19 video 'joke'

In the video, a boy is seen drinking from a bottle in the store despite an NTUC staff member walking by, before putting it back on the shelf because it was too "sour". PHOTO: STOMP

The police said that the video caused public alarm during the period of heightened sensitivity of the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Covid-19 stay-home guide: Nourishing soup also helps to detoxify

Sold in dried form, the ba wang hua - which is used in this soup (left) - is believed to help with reducing heat in the lungs in traditional Chinese medicine.
Sold in dried form, the ba wang hua - which is used in this soup (above) - is believed to help with reducing heat in the lungs in traditional Chinese medicine. ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO

To get you started on your circuit breaker home-cooking journey, here is a simple recipe for ba wang hua and pork rib soup.

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5 things to do today: Lose yourself in Virtual Yosemite, turn anxiety into art and more

Renowned rock climber Tommy Caldwell in the 2017 documentary, The Dawn Wall. PHOTO: NETFLIX

View more than 200 locations within Yosemite and its surrounding areas via high-resolution, 360-degree interactive panoramas.

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